Thank You, Lisbon: Highlights from SBC Summit 2025

What an incredible three days at SBC Summit Lisbon! From September 16–18, 2025, the finera. team had the pleasure of connecting with industry leaders, operators, fintech innovators and iGaming partners at Booth D170.

This year’s summit was more than just an event,it was a global meeting point for decision-makers shaping the future of gaming, payments, and fintech. For us at finera., it was the perfect opportunity to showcase how we help businesses find peace of mind with their payments. Our diverse suite of payment solutions, including our payment orchestration platform and crypto processing solution are transforming the way businesses handle transactions, scale globally and drive growth.

To everyone who stopped by our booth, thank you for making the event so memorable. For those who couldn’t make it, here’s a recap of the highlights and key insights.

Key Moments From Booth D170

The atmosphere at SBC Summit Lisbon was truly dynamic and inspiring. Over the course of three days, we engaged in dozens of in-depth conversations about the challenges and opportunities facing operators, merchants and fintech players.

At Booth D170, we showcased how finera.’s payment orchestration empowers businesses to:

• Boost approval rates by intelligently routing transactions through the best-performing providers.
• Expand globally by accessing a wide network of local payment methods and currencies.
• Reduce costs through smart optimisation and streamlined operations.
• Strengthen fraud prevention with advanced security layers.
• Accept crypto payments seamlessly alongside traditional methods, catering to the growing demand for digital assets.

A major highlight was demonstrating to operators the tangible impact of orchestration on revenue and customer experience. We showcased how eliminating friction not only boosts a company's bottom line but also fosters player trust.

Of course, the finera. bag giveaway also brought plenty of smiles to the booth, a simple way for us to say thank you for taking the time to connect.

What We Learned From Industry Leaders

Events like SBC Summit Lisbon are invaluable for more than just showcasing solutions. They are also a chance to listen. And we listened closely.

Here are some of the biggest takeaways from our conversations:

1. Demand for Global Coverage is Surging

Operators are increasingly expanding into new regions, from Latin America to Asia. The need for localised payment methods is no longer optional, but essential. Payment orchestration allows businesses to offer players the methods they trust most.

2. Crypto is Moving Mainstream

There was strong interest in crypto processing at our booth. Many operators see crypto as a way to reach new demographics, reduce reliance on traditional rails and create faster, borderless payment flows.

3. Cost Efficiency is a Priority

In a highly competitive environment like online gaming, margins matter. Operators are looking for ways to reduce transaction costs without sacrificing reliability. Payment orchestration stood out as a clear answer.

4. Fraud Prevention is Top of Mind

Fraud and chargebacks remain pressing concerns. Businesses are searching for layered, intelligent protection that integrates seamlessly with their existing workflows.

5. Partnerships Drive Innovation

Perhaps the most inspiring part of SBC Lisbon was seeing how collaboration is driving progress. The appetite for strategic partnerships between fintechs, operators and payment providers is stronger than ever.

Why Payments Are Now a Core Growth Driver

Our key takeaway from SBC Summit Lisbon is clear: 

Payments are no longer a back-office function, they are a core growth driver.

The ability to accept payments anywhere, in any currency, across any method, including crypto, is becoming a competitive advantage. Operators that optimise their payment stack will see higher conversions, better customer loyalty and stronger revenue growth.

At the same time, the market is evolving rapidly. Regulations are shifting, customer expectations are rising and technology is moving at lightning speed. Businesses that want to stay ahead need solutions that are flexible, scalable, and future-proof.

This is exactly where finera. comes in. 

Our mission is to help operators and merchants orchestrate their payments with ease, turning complexity into opportunity.

Building the Future Together

SBC Summit Lisbon was a reminder that the payments landscape is full of challenges but also immense opportunities.

We believe the future of payments is about choice, flexibility and intelligence. finera. simplifies payments globally, from European card transactions and Latin American bank transfers to Asian e-wallets and worldwide crypto payments.

And while SBC Summit Lisbon may be over, our conversations don’t stop here.

From Booth D170 to What’s Next: Thank You, and Let’s Stay Connected

To everyone who stopped by Booth D170, thank you for making our SBC Summit Lisbon experience unforgettable. To those we missed, let’s connect!

The future of payments is bright and at finera., we are excited to build it with you, turning payment challenges into opportunities.

Let’s continue the conversation!